Betty Squad wins September Club/Team Challenge

Congratulations to Betty Squad for Winning the first Wildflower Club/Team Challenge of most registered athletes in September.

So, who is Betty Squad?

The Betty Squad is a worldwide group of like-minded women who embody the spirit of being a Betty. We are strong, spirited, athletic + keep fitness fun, + fashion at the forefront. We play hard, work harder + feel confident in our skin, skin suits, or wetsuits while we do it. Whether you ride 200 miles per week or 20. Whether you run 50 miles per week or 5. Whether you swim 10k per week or 1k. Being a bad**s means having the courage to do it, whatever that “it” is for YOU. To show up. To be confident in the skin you’re in. To be the best you can be in all areas of your life, even when things get tough. Bettys are powerful alone, but together we are unstoppable.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the Betty Squad to discuss what makes their community so strong.

How does the TEAM create “community”?

We have a private Facebook Page and dedicated WhatsApp chat that has meet-up schedules for racing, training, or meeting each other when we travel for business. We never are at a race alone. It’s incredible.

What does Wildflower mean to the TEAM?

Wildflower is one of the most iconic long-distance races in the USA. We are so thrilled it’s back and cannot wait to test ourselves on this course and experience all the weekend festivities.

Featured Ambassador – Betty Squad member Jennifer Temperley

I am so honored to represent Wildflower as a Betty! Over the years, I’ve come to realize that I wouldn’t still be racing if it weren’t for the community I’ve found in this sport. My teammates are the reason I keep coming back, year after year. When my motivation dips, it’s their energy that lifts me up and reminds me why I do this.🥰

As a coach, I practice what I preach — showing up, staying consistent, and embracing the journey (and at 50+, there are plenty of challenges!).  I used to race solo, focused only on results/outcome, but then I realized how short-sighted that is…. Resilience is built through connection, and as we grow in sports and life, we realize it’s not just about getting faster; it’s about staying healthy and becoming the best version of ourselves. Community is the ultimate performance enhancer.

This is why Wildflower holds such a special place for me—it’s all about community. They don’t call it ‘AN EXPERIENCE’ for nothing!  It brings the fun back into sport while keeping the competitive edge alive. You get out of it what you put in, and for me, it’s the perfect blend of excitement, challenge, grit, & connection!